William K. Jones
(1916-1998)
United States Marine Corps general
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William Kenefick Jones (October 23, 1916 – April 15, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and a highly decorated veteran of three wars, receiving the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He was a battalion commander in World War II; a regimental commander just after the Korean War; and a division commander during the Vietnam War. LtGen Jones' last command was the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He served in the Marine Corps for 33 years, retiring from active duty in 1972.
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23 October 1916 Joplin, Missouri
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15 April 1998 (aged 81) Alexandria, Virginia, US
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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